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Sanford parks advisory committee reviews tentative 24‑acre greenway plan, event turnout and splash pad prep
Summary
At its March 17 meeting, the Sanford Parks Advisory Committee reviewed a tentative greenway plan covering about 24 acres near Highway 421, heard that the Touch a Truck event drew roughly 600–800 people, and received updates on splash pad inspections and upcoming programs; no formal decisions were recorded on the greenway.
SANFORD — The Sanford Parks Advisory Committee met March 17, 2025, at City Hall and reviewed staff updates on a tentative greenway plan, recent event attendance and preparations for the city’s splash pad.
Chair Chad Spivey outlined a tentative greenway alignment that would develop roughly 24 acres of land near Highway 421 in the area of Cumnock Road, Colon Road and Riddle Road and said his master plan shows the proposed Greenway connection. Spivey said the committee discussed linking Kiwanis Family Park with Kiwanis Children’s Park and noted that a feasibility study will be needed to explore connecting Carbonton Road.
Caroline Jeffries, clerk and non‑voting attendee, gave the department’s programming report. She said the Touch a Truck Big Rig Event drew approximately 600–800 participants, and she listed recent and upcoming activities including Grow & Flow Yoga, Cartoon in the Park (next scheduled April 26) and Busking in the Boro later this month. Jeffries also reported on preparation and inspections for the splash pad opening but did not provide a firm opening date.
Committee members discussed safety and amenities tied to greenway and park expansions. The committee debated whether to add lighting for safety and noted competing goals — improving safety while also wanting parks to be empty after dark. A committee member commented that the city needs more pickleball courts; no formal proposal or funding plan was recorded. Members suggested inviting Economic Development and parks staff from other municipalities for guidance and benchmarking, but the transcript does not record a formal referral or vote to pursue outside assistance.
Old business items — including a lease agreement, matters related to the skate park and a truck pump — were listed as discussed in the meeting minutes, but the transcript does not record new formal actions or outcomes on those items. The minutes record that a motion was made to approve the previous meeting’s minutes, but the mover, seconder and vote outcome are not specified in the transcript.
Procedurally, Carson Wilson moved to adjourn; Derek Borrell seconded, and the motion was recorded as unanimously approved by the committee. No further business was recorded.
The committee’s next meeting date was not specified in the transcript; minutes were signed by Chair Chad Spivey and attested by Clerk Caroline Jeffries.
